Diane K. Tanaka

Diane K. Tanaka is a Clinical Associate Professor of Pediatrics at the Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California. Her research focuses on improving healthcare for adolescents and young adults with chronic illnesses.

Tanaka investigates self-management strategies for chronic conditions, particularly through digital health interventions. Her work examines how reproductive health concerns and stress impact quality of life in young patients with ongoing health challenges.

Her publications demonstrate a consistent focus on developing practical interventions to enhance treatment adherence and quality of life, with recent emphasis on mobile health technologies for chronic disease management.